About IIT Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) is a prestigious public technical and research university located in Guwahati, Assam, India. Established in 1994, it is the sixth Indian Institute of Technology and the first in the North-East region. Despite being one of the newer IITs, it has rapidly built a strong academic and research reputation both in India and internationally.
The picturesque 700-acre campus lies on the northern banks of the Brahmaputra River and is known for its serene environment and modern infrastructure. IIT Guwahati hosts 12 departments and several interdisciplinary centers covering engineering, sciences, humanities, and design. It offers a diverse range of programs including B.Tech, B.Des, M.Tech, M.Des, M.Sc, MA, and Ph.D., with notable strengths in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, and Chemical Engineering.
IIT Guwahati has carved a niche in cutting-edge research and innovation, with active Centers of Excellence in areas such as Nanotechnology, Energy, Environment, and Artificial Intelligence. The institute maintains strong collaborations with global universities and industry partners, and consistently contributes to high-impact research publications and patents.
The placement record at IIT Guwahati is impressive, with top companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, Goldman Sachs, and Intel recruiting students across disciplines. The Computer Science and Data Science branches especially see high salary packages and global offers.
In addition to academics, IIT Guwahati fosters a vibrant campus life enriched with cultural, technical, and sports activities. Major festivals include Alcheringa (cultural fest) and Techniche (techno-management fest), which draw participation from across the country. The alumni network is growing rapidly, featuring leaders in technology, research, entrepreneurship, and public service, strengthening IIT Guwahati’s status as a center of excellence in education and innovation.
IIT Guwahati Rankings & Accreditations:
Category | Details |
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National Ranking (NIRF 2024) | #7 in Engineering, #9 Overall, #6 in Innovation |
QS World Ranking 2025 | #285 globally, Top 100 in Asia |
Times Higher Education | Ranked in Top 600 globally |
Accreditation Status | NBA accredited (CSE, ECE, Mech, Civil, etc.), AICTE approved |
UGC Recognition | Yes, recognized by the University Grants Commission |
Institute Type | Institute of National Importance (by Govt. of India) |
Global Partnerships | Collaborations with MIT, NUS, Tokyo Univ., RWTH Aachen, etc. |
IIT Guwahati Admission 2025–2026: Key Highlights
Program | Admission Mode | Upcoming Events & Dates |
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B.Tech | JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling | JEE Advanced: May 18, 2025 JoSAA Counselling: Starts June 10, 2025 |
B.Des | UCEED | Round 1 Seat Allotment: April 21, 2025 |
M.Tech | GATE + COAP | COAP Round 4 Offers: June 5–7, 2025 |
M.Sc | IIT JAM | 1st Admission List: May 26, 2025 |
MBA | CAT + PI | Final Admission Offer Deadline: June 8, 2025 |
M.Des | CEED | Admission Offers Ongoing (based on CEED 2025) |
Ph.D./MS/MA | Institute-level Selection | Interviews: May 15 – June 25, 2025 |
BS in Biomedical Science | Institute Selection | Application Deadline: May 26, 2025 Selection: June 10–14, 2025 |
All Programs | — | Registration: July 21, 2025 Orientation: July 22, 2025 Classes Begin: July 23, 2025 |
IIT Guwahati Programs Courses:
Program Level | Program Name | Departments / Specializations |
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Undergraduate (UG) | B.Tech (4 Years) | CSE, ECE, EE, ME, CE, ChE, BT, EP, Data Science & AI |
B.Des (4 Years) | Design | |
Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech, 5 Years) | Available in CSE, ME, EE, and others (selected branches) | |
Postgraduate (PG) | M.Tech (2 Years) | CSE, VLSI, Structural Engg, Thermal, Environmental, Power Systems, Machine Design, Biotech, etc. |
M.Des (2 Years) | Industrial & Product Design | |
M.Sc (2 Years) | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computing | |
MA (2 Years) | Development Studies | |
MBA (2 Years) | Management (School of Business) | |
Research & Ph.D. | Ph.D. Programs | All disciplines: Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Design, Management |
Interdisciplinary | MS (Research) | Offered in select engineering and science departments |
BS in Biomedical Science | School of Health Science and Technology | |
International | Foreign Student Programs / Exchange | UG, PG, and PhD-level programs available via DASA & MoUs |
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Civil Engineering (CE), Chemical Engineering (ChE), Biotechnology (BT), Engineering Physics (EP), Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI)
IIT Guwahati Programs, Fees & Eligibility (2025–2026)
Program | Duration | Eligibility Criteria | Entrance Exam / Selection | Total Fees (Approx.) |
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B.Tech | 4 years | 10+2 with 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or top 20 percentile; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling | 9.04 Lakhs |
B.Des | 4 years | 10+2 with 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or top 20 percentile | UCEED | 9.04 Lakhs |
BS in Biomedical Science & Engineering | 4 years | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology; 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or top 20 percentile | Institute-level selection | 8.5 Lakhs |
Online BSc (Hons) in Data Science & AI | 4 years | 10+2 with 60% marks; Mathematics as a subject | JEE Advanced or Qualifier Exam | 3.49 Lakhs |
M.Tech | 2 years | B.E./B.Tech with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) | GATE + COAP Counselling | 1.14–1.68 Lakhs |
M.Des | 2 years | Bachelor's in Design/Engineering/Architecture with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) | CEED + Interview | 1.14 Lakhs |
M.Sc | 2 years | Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) | IIT JAM | 84,000 |
MA (Development Studies) | 2 years | Bachelor's degree with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) | Institute-level test + Interview | 84,000 |
MBA | 2 years | Bachelor's degree with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) | CAT + PI | 9.64 Lakhs |
MS (Research) | 2 years | B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) | GATE or Institute-level test + Interview | 1.14 Lakhs |
Ph.D. | 4–5 years | Master's degree with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) or B.Tech with 7.0 CPI | GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/CEED or Institute-level test + Interview | 1.25 Lakhs |
IIT Guwahati B.Tech 2024 Cutoff (Round 5 – All India Ranks)
Branch | General (OPEN) | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
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Computer Science and Engineering | 466 – 623 | 119 – 128 | 212 – 364 | 134 – 181 | 74 – 100 |
Data Science and AI | 829 – 995 | 157 | 479 | 293 | 160 |
Mathematics and Computing | 621 – 1021 | 180 | 614 | 393 | 227 |
Electronics and Communication Engg. | 1415 – 1658 | 347 | 869 | 485 | 282 |
Electronics and Electrical Engg. | 1686 – 2217 | 412 | 1040 | 585 | 328 |
Mechanical Engineering | 3130 – 4523 | 793 | 2139 | 1126 | 579 |
Chemical Engineering | 4618 – 5363 | 1046 | 2630 | 1442 | 811 |
Engineering Physics | 4302 – 5686 | 1287 | 3222 | 2061 | 1216 |
Energy Engineering | 4960 – 5920 | 1109 | 2802 | 1682 | 720 |
Chemical Science and Technology | 5443 – 6834 | 1198 | 3307 | 1868 | 993 |
Civil Engineering | 5869 – 7670 | 1300 | 3258 | 1761 | 624 |
Biosciences and Bioengineering | 7410 – 9178 | 1522 | 4051 | 2616 | 1318 |
IIT Guwahati Placement Summary & Salary Statistics (2024–25)
Metric | Details |
---|---|
Total Students Registered | 1,584 |
Total Students Placed | 1,124 |
Overall Placement Rate | 71% |
Companies Participated | 466 |
Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) Offered | 227 |
PPOs Accepted | 189 |
Students with Offers > 50 LPA | 102 |
Highest International Package | 2.05 Crore per annum |
Highest Domestic Package | 1.20 Crore per annum |
Average Package (B.Tech) | 25.75 LPA |
Median Package (B.Tech) | 19.48 LPA |
Average Package (Overall) | 36.17 LPA |
IIT Guwahati Program-wise Placement Details
Program | Students Placed | Highest Package | Average Package | Median Package |
---|---|---|---|---|
B.Tech | 636 | 2.05 Cr | 25.75 LPA | 19.48 LPA |
B.Des | 22 | 95 LPA | 36.17 LPA | 30.75 LPA |
M.Tech | 313 | 65.7 LPA | 14.55 LPA | 1 LPA |
M.Des | 20 | 52 LPA | 21.94 LPA | 17.46 LPA |
MBA | 13 | 15 LPA | 10.08 LPA | 10 LPA |
M.Sc | 33 | 65.7 LPA | 11.13 LPA | 9.75 LPA |
MS(R) | 10 | 21.74 LPA | 12.90 LPA | 12 LPA |
MA | 12 | 8 LPA | 6.16 LPA | 6 LPA |
IIT Guwahati Branch-wise Highlights (B.Tech)
Branch | Highest Package | Average Package | Placement Rate |
---|---|---|---|
CSE | 2.05 Cr | 39.91 LPA | 91% |
Mathematics & Computing | 1.1 Cr | 34.78 LPA | 87% |
ECE | 1.2 Cr | 27.30 LPA | 84% |
EEE | 75.97 LPA | 25.93 LPA | 84% |
Mechanical | 74.74 LPA | 18.19 LPA | 80% |
Chemical | 75.97 LPA | 22.49 LPA | 79% |
Civil | 65.70 LPA | 18.87 LPA | 66% |
Biosciences & Bioengineering | 51.03 LPA | 16.34 LPA | 85% |
Engineering Physics | 36.50 LPA | 16.61 LPA | 45% |
IIT Guwahati Top Recruiters
Tech & IT: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Uber, Qualcomm, Intel, Cisco, Adobe
Finance & Consulting: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, McKinsey, Deloitte
Core & Engineering: Schlumberger, Texas Instruments, L&T, Tata Motors
Others: Flipkart, Myntra, Accenture, IBM, Wipro
Facilities available for students at IIT Guwahati
Academic Facilities
State-of-the-Art Classrooms & Labs: Modern smart classrooms, advanced research laboratories, and computing centers.
Central Library: A vast collection of over 2 lakh books, e-journals, and digital resources; open 24/7 during exams.
High-Speed Internet: Campus-wide high-speed LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Research Centers: Dedicated Centers of Excellence for Nanotech, AI, Energy, and Sustainable Development.
Residential Facilities
Hostels: 11 boys' and 2 girls' hostels, each with a mess, TV room, laundry, sports courts, and common rooms.
Single Rooms: Most UG students are allotted single rooms from the second year.
Dining & Cafeterias: Hygienic messes and multiple food courts/cafeterias serving varied cuisines.
Healthcare Facilities
Medical Center: 24x7 on-campus health center with ambulance services and general physician support.
Tie-Ups: Collaborations with local hospitals for advanced care.
Counseling Services: Dedicated mental health and student wellness support via the Counseling Cell.
Sports & Recreation
Sports Complex: Indoor badminton, squash, table tennis, and multi-purpose gyms.
Outdoor Grounds: Cricket, football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and athletics tracks.
Cultural and Innovation Facilities
Design and Innovation Centre (DIC): Supports student-led innovation and product development.
Student Clubs: Robotics, coding, music, dance, dramatics, literature, and entrepreneurship.
Startup Incubation: Centre for Creativity and Innovation (C4i) supports student startups.
Transport and Accessibility
In-campus Transport: E-rickshaws and shuttle services for ease of movement.
Nearby Airport/Rail Access: 20 km from Guwahati Airport, 15 km from railway station.
Campus Environment
Eco-Friendly Campus: Located on the scenic banks of the Brahmaputra; known for its natural beauty and biodiversity.
Green Practices: Solar panels, water harvesting systems, and electric vehicles.
Swimming Pool: Olympic-size swimming pool (seasonal).
Annual Fests: Techniche (tech fest), Alcheringa (cultural fest), and Spardha (sports meet).
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